Noise Phobias: thunderstorms, vacuums, and fireworks. Oh my! If your dog is fearful of storms, fireworks, strong winds, the smoke detector, the vacuum, or other sounds, you are not alone!  More than 20% of dogs have some level of noise phobia.  My dog, Hilda, often shakes, pants, and paces any time she hears rain outside. […]

The dog park can be a great place for some dogs to run off steam and make friends with other dogs. The challenge is that the planets must align perfectly every time you visit with your dog. Most pet parents don’t know how to navigate the dog park environment safely and effectively. At best, you’ll […]

Summertime is finally upon us here in Wisconsin! For me and my family, this means swimming at the lake, playing soccer and baseball, having squirt-gun fights, and enjoying time outside. It also means finding ways to beat the heat when summer temperatures rise. In those hot, “dog days” of summer, don’t forget that your pet […]